The list of academic options at Oakland University is constantly
growing. OU currently offers more than 120 undergraduate degrees
and more than 120 graduate and certificate options. Students have
the opportunity to participate in high-level research as early as
their freshman year.

From important registration reminders to daily events, stay focused on the
finish line while getting the most out of your educational experience.
More than 200 active student organizations take learning to a new level,
while student service offices are here to help you succeed.

Over 100,000 alumni proudly call OU their alma mater. Upon graduation, you will
automatically be welcomed as a member of Oakland University's very active Alumni
Association. Alumni stay connected through networking, volunteering and mentorship
programs.

Nearly half a million people visit campus each year to explore OU's cultural icons,
such as the home to OU's founder, our very own National Historic Landmark. Be
inspired by guest speakers from around the world, or awed by artwork, student,
faculty and guest performances.

Your gift matters! Contributions from alumni and friends create opportunities that prepare Oakland University students to be leaders. Support the OU Fund (the area of greatest need), scholarships, athletics, the library, Meadow Brook Hall, or one of the hundreds of other areas that make Oakland unique.

The Grizzlies' growing Division I athletics program is a member of the Horizon
League, one of the NCAA's top performing leagues. Athletes can also be found in
dozens of club and intramural sports, or playing recreational games of disc or
ball golf on one of OU's courses.

Biological Sciences

T he Department of Biological Sciences offers a wide range of degrees. These include a BA or BS in Biology, BS in Biomedical Sciences, MA or MS in Biology, and a PhD in Biological and Biomedical Sciences. Degrees in the biological sciences prepare students for a variety of careers. Many of the students from our programs go on to medical school or graduate programs, or complete the 5-year STEP program leading to secondary education certification. Our programs prepare students for graduate study in the life sciences, laboratory work and research in private and government industries, professional careers in medicine, dentistry, nursing or other allied health areas or teaching biology in high school. The department offers a diversified selection of courses and research programs, and students select courses that suit their goals and interests. Learn more about the areas of study.

The department’s faculty maintain active, internationally-renowned, research programs in specific sub-disciplines of biological sciences which are accessible to students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. With permission, undergraduate students may elect to participate in the research laboratories of individual faculty members for which they may receive course credit (BIO 490). Many such students have appeared as co-authors on scientific publications as a result of their participation in the research. Such opportunities are of particular value to students preparing for graduate study, professional schools, or research positions. Graduate students, at both the MS and the PhD level, are participating in their faculty mentor’s research program by design.